The World Games
Here is a collection of interesting facts and figures from the World Games major sporting event.
- The inaugural World Games in 1981 was hosted by Santa Clara, California, USA.
- In 2013, the organizers made the mistake of putting the words "word games" instead of "world games," on one thousand medals.
- In 2013, due to safety concerns at the Del Pueblo Gymnasium, the Rhythmic Gymnastics Ribbons event was canceled at the last moment.
Related Pages
- More sporting trivia
- About the World Games and other International Multi-Events
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